When you enter a web site into the omnibar in Chrome, you don't necessarily want it to open in the same tab or window. Fortunately there are a bunch of shortcuts to let you control exactly how Chrome handles your new destination.

Here are all your options for Mac:

Command+Return = Opens the URL in a new tab in the background

Command+Shift+Return (or Alt+Return) = Opens the URL in a new tab in the foreground and selects it

Shift+Return = Opens the URL in a new window

And Windows:

Alt+Enter = Opens the URL in a new tab in the foreground and selects it

Middle mouse button click = Opens a link in a new tab in the background

Control+Click = Opens a link in a new tab in the background

Control+Shift+Click = Opens a link in a new tab and selects it

Be sure to check out the video above for a full demonstration.

Shortcut of the Day highlights a great shortcut on various platforms from the desktop to mobile devices to the web. You can find more shortcuts here.